BSD Safety Inspection

Information

Slip, Trip and Fall

Walking surfaces, to & from Exit are free of obstructions.
Storage areas are free from accumulation of materials that may cause tripping, fire or explosion hazards.
Floors are clean, dry & in good condition.
There are no floor holes greater than 1".
There is no overhead storage of materials on top of cabinets, equipment or piping.
Wall openings with a drop of more than 4 ft. are guarded with a guardrail and/or have a toe board where necessary.
All floor holes, open pits, vats & ditches are guarded with a guardrail and/or have a toe board or floor cover.
Storage in tiers is stacked, blocked & interlocked & limited in height for stable & secure storage
Walking surfaces are free of obstruction.

All exit doors are in good working order. Doors are free swinging hinge type.
Any door or passage that is NOT an exit and is likely to be mistaken as an exit is marked "NOT AN EXIT"
All emergency exits are labeled, (above the door), with a readily visible signage
If the sign is lighted, is it functioning properly.

Fire extinguishers are inspected monthly. (Check date on tag)
Fire extinguishers are hung on a wall or located in appropriately labeled cabinets.
Safety equipment (fire extinguishers, eyewash, shower pull stations) are not blocked.

Electrical equipment is marked with the manufactures name & applicable rating.
Each disconnect is marked to indicate its purpose
Adequate working clearance, (3 ft. in front X 30" wide), & illumination are provided for all working spaces around electrical equipment.
Pull boxes, junction boxes & fittings are appropriately covered.
All light fixtures lass than 7 ft. high may not have exposed parts.
Conduits containing live wires have all covers, knockout plates, elbows, etc. in place
Electrical circuit breakers are clearly labeled to their use, (inside of door - legible).
All unused circuits must be covered with a blank & marked "SPARE"
Electricalcords not secured with electrical cable ties.
Extension cords are not being used.

Palletized materials are stored securely in racks. (Pallets in good condition).
All ladders are well maintained - Are they in their designated location? *Retrieve "INSPECTION & SIGN OUT SHEET" and return to the Safety Coordinator & replace with a NEW sheet.

All single, in use, gas cylinders are secured & upright - no nesting of in use cylinders
All non-vented flammable liquid cabinets have the bung in place.
MSDS books are current & available.
All chemicals are labeled with proper HMIS labels.
All pipes labeled as to contents & direction of flow of materials.
Toxic, Flammable, Oxidizing & Corrosive gasses are stored in approved cabinets.
Storage areas are well ventilated, dry & made of fire resistant construction.
Containers are protected from bottom corrosion.
Emergency showers & eyewashes are present where acidic or caustic gases are used.
No more than 25 gallons of flammable liquids are stored outside of an approved storage cabinet